2018 Volume 17 Issue 2 Pages 103-108
How are building demolition sites controlled and influenced by local characteristics? This study investigates the relationship between building demolition sites and urban planning measure focusing on large housing estates in Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Berlin. Based on literature review, field survey, and a series of quantitative analyses, following results are shown. First, building demolition sites generate various types of both public and private reutilized spaces. Second, the sites planned to be demolished as early as 2002 are utilized actively. Third, the sites expected to activate as functional open spaces are well controlled as either green spaces or functional open spaces.